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Burlington
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The exhibition 'Peace Signs of Vermont: The Visual Legacy of the Back-to-the-Land Movement' is at Karma Bird House at 47 Maple Street in Burlington and runs Monday-Saturday through the end of August, showing art by Charlotte resident Shawn Dumont and his children (Zoë and Jasper) that tells the story of the back-to-the-land movement. VTDigger
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Burlington unveiled a 360-foot visual art installation covering the fence at Memorial Auditorium to freshen the downtown gateway while ongoing construction projects reshape the area. A recent report shows Chittenden County drives Vermont’s jobs and income through investments such as GlobalFoundries’ expansion as local projects address housing and infrastructure challenges. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Vermont President Marlene Tromp said she will work to boost Vermont student enrollment and protect academic freedom while handling staffing and housing challenges—she is meeting with local leaders and unions to keep the hiring freeze until federal funding is clear. VTDigger
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers of Burlington Square will open the south tower next month with a hotel & stores and will add apartments gradually this fall on the site once known as the Pit. Construction began in 2022 on the old mall site and will continue into next year on a second tower to add even more housing. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Green FC won a penalty kick shootout 4 to 2 after a scoreless match on July 27. The team will play in the USL League Two national championship next Saturday at the University of Vermont’s Virtue Field — where fans are excited for the next game. VTDigger
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Vermont Lake Monsters 50/50 Raffle Night
5-9 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Enjoy a night at the ballpark selling raffle tickets to support Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
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Grieves Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $51+ — Enjoy a night of powerful music with Grieves at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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The Red Rocks 5K Run
9:30 a.m. — Red Rocks Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful woods of Red Rocks Park.
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2025 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
8 AM – 4:30 PM — Waterfront Park — Fundraising event — Celebrate community spirit and support cancer survivors with thrilling dragon boat races.
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Beth Stelling Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the comedic brilliance of Beth Stelling, whose latest Netflix special is a must-watch.
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Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet
7 a.m. – 6 p.m. — farr's field — $15; free for kids 12 and under — Spectators can enjoy vintage vehicles alongside flea markets, processions, and competitions.
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Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn — Check event for details — Celebrate the art of cheesemaking in a state renowned for its world-class cheeses.
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BCA Summer Concert Series: Ian Campbell
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lunchtime concert in City Hall Park with local musician Ian Campbell's melodic tunes.
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Vermont Public Kids Day
10 AM – 3 PM — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain — $16.50-20; free for members and kids 2 and under — Enjoy crafts, story time, and meet Daniel Tiger in a family-friendly environment.
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Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival
10:30 a.m. — Elley-Long Music Center — Various costs — Experience a celebration of Mozart's brilliance through concerts and masterclasses.
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~ Chinese Proverb
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